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[Politics] The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has forced Germany to radically revise the priorities for its EU Council Presidency in the second half of the year. One thing is clear: the biggest EU country takes the helm in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, at a crucial time for the bloc's recovery efforts. EURACTIV Germany reports.
[Politics] The European Commission has presented its proposal for a recovery fund as part of the draft EU budget. Now the member states must be convinced, a task that will fall on Berlin when Germany takes over the EU Council Presidency in July, EURACTIV Germany reports.
[Aviation] The board of German airline Lufthansa refused to accept the conditions of a €9 billion aid package on Wednesday (27 May), citing the European Commission's reported requirement that the carrier give up some airport slots at two of its major hubs.
[Economy & Jobs] As part of its recovery plan, the European Commission wants to attract €600 billion of additional private investments in order to finance strategic sectors and support viable companies at risk of liquidity shortages in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis.
[The Capitals] In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Portuguese flag carrier TAP changing its route plan for June and July, France no longer prescribing hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 patients anymore, and so much more.
European Week Against Cancer takes place between 25 and 31 May each year. During EWAC, cancer charities, European policy-makers and the general public engage in activities connected to awareness raising about cancer prevention, research, access to treatment and care, and the support and empowerment of cancer patients and survivors. #EWAC2020 provides the perfect opportunity to shape #EUCancerPlan - a core commitment of the European Commission in the 2019-2024 legislature. Continue Reading >>
Two months shy of the deadline and not all Member States have their legislation and single official national website ready. Ceemet President Diego Andreis calls in an open letter to keep the website simple and not sanction companies when rules are not transposed. Continue Reading >>